Homemade Microwave Caramel Corn

Did you ever have Cracker Jacks as a kid? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make this at home. Today I will show you how I make homemade microwave caramel corn  Carmel corn in the store is very expensive and the boxes are so small. When I was growing up this was a fun snack the whole family could enjoy. This is something the kids will love to help make. Why should you spend more when you can make this microwave caramel corn for less than half the price of a box from the store. You will need a few simple ingredients and a paper bag.

Microwave Carmel Corn

                1 Cup Brown Sugar                               ½ teaspoon salt

                1 stick of Butter                                     ½ teaspoon baking soda

                ¼ cup white carol syrup                         3 to 4 quarts popped corn

In a 2-quart glass bowl combine brown sugar, 1 stick of butter, ¼ cup white carol syrup and ½ teaspoon salt. Place in your microwave oven and bring to a boil.

Continue boiling for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from microwave oven and stir in baking soda.

After stirring in the baking soda, the sauce will look like a caramel sauce.

Pour your popped corn in a paper bag.

Pour your syrup over your pop- corn in the bag.

Close the bag by rolling down the sides. Shake the syrup all around the popcorn. Place the bag in the microwave oven and cook on high for 1 ½ minutes.

Take out bag carefully and shake the syrup around the popcorn for another 1 ½ minutes more. When done, place the caramel corn on some cookie sheets to cool.

Store your caramel corn in a sealed container and enjoy. If you like peanuts, just add about 1/2 cup to your popcorn and mixture as you are baking it in your microwave oven.

                This recipe is one of our most favorite snacks. We love to eat this while watching a movie or TV show. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family did. Enjoy your sweet treat from Suzie Homemaker.